Chilled Shrimp with Avocado-Lime Cream

Simple and satisfying, cooked and chilled fresh shrimp need little more than a vibrant, flavorful dipping sauce to make for a wow-worthy appetizer. And in terms of flavorful vibrancy, this creamy avocado lime dip is grade-A. Rich avocado is processed with tangy sour cream and fresh lime for a luscious, and almost too-easy, dip that would be equally well-suited for tortilla chips or even for dolloping on top of a bowl of white chili. Be sure to pick a just-ripe avocado for this recipe.

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

1/4 cup sour cream

2 teaspoons lime zest

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 large avocado, diced

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 pounds large peeled cooked shrimp, chilled

How to Make It

Combine cilantro, sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, and diced avocado in the bowl of a food processor; process until very smooth. Stir in salt and pepper. Serve with ice-cold shrimp.